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Tell us about your IBS related experiences!
If IBS has affected your life in some way, whether in a major or a minor way, here is an opportunity to share your experiences with others. Your IBS stories could help to bring comfort and reassurance to people who may have recently been diagnosed with IBS, and could be useful to many fellow IBS sufferers.
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Tell us about your IBS experiences.
Share your story with others, and help them to know they are not alone.
Many of our friends and visitors have kindly offered us their personal IBS stories. Here are a selection of recent articles that we've been given permission to publish on this site in the hope that they may benefit other people who are in similar circumstances.
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from other IBS sufferers...
(The newest articles are at the top of the list)
Hayley's New Story... this story could really help you!!
Hi my name is Hayley and i am 23 years old,
i posted a story a few years ago on here called Hayley's story! since then i have been on a remarkable …
No One Understands
I have been dealing with IBS for my whole life practically. For as long as I can remember I have always been stressed and anxious and worrying about every …
Lifeless due to IBS
I have been suffering from IBS & UC for years. I have tried many products and been through all the horrible side affects. I normally go about 10-14 days …
Fireman w/ IBS
Needless to say stress is a huge factor, but it will be mighty hard for me to avoid that in this field. I find that I am usually ok if I dont eat anything …
This Was Just Plane Embarrassing!
I have had a rather gruelling experience on a plane myself. For the moment (yeah right) I have been living on the west side of the “Pond”, hence America. …
i just don't understand!
I have been an IBS sufferer for longer than I first realised, I think back to when I was about 15 and I suffered with irregular bowel movements but didn't …
The Never Ending Story
hello there first of all allow me to say that i am amazed that this site exists and am thankful for it :)
ok so without further ado hear i go.
im 18 …
Needs someone talk to
Ive been living with ibs for 2 years now and im becoming depressed. I want to talk to someone who understands Email me!
ambmae23@gmail.com
No Solution
I am 16 years old and I have been struggling with IBS for two years now. The first year was nothing major, I had to go to the bathroom more frequently …
carrot juice and IBS
One glass of carrot juice per day, early in the morning after getting up, can help you get rid of IBS.
I've tried on myself on many others and with …
Cutting out white sugar ,appears to be the answer for me.
I have had bowel problems for about 4 years. My stools were very loose, and I would also release a mucas (which I could only describe as looking like wall …
48 yr old woman with IBS suffered 4 yrs. until doctor prescribed Librax
My nickname is "GG" I'm a 48 yr. old IBS sufferer. I have lived with this disease over 4 years. It started in my mid forties. I always had constipation …
Ibs Pelvic pain and Headaches
Have Ibs and all the symptoms but don't know what to do about the pelvic pain and headaches I have pretty much on a daily basis.
Past 3 month been having …
Finally a cure for me
I have been suffering from IBS since school, but never let it interfere with my life and successfully graduated from medical school. Of course people …
ibs @ 17. Young and already tired.
Hi. I'm yanna and I have just been diagnosed with ibs-constipation type. At first, we thought it was chronic functional constipation. It was going on for …
I'm 11 and live with IBS
Hi, my name is Savannah. I am suffering with IBS. Possibly an ulcer.(getting an upper GI Oct.15)I have chronic loose stools and have no idea how to fix …
ibs has taken control of my life
i'm only 16 years old and i've had the worst year of my life.i never knew what my stomach/bowel problems could be and just thought it was what i ate..i …
as a 16 year old my life shouldn't revolve around ibs..
2009-2010 i experienced my freshman year. as a freshman i had mixed emotions..nervous,excited,scared etc..meeting new people and just being in a different …
pre-a level stress
I'm 17 years old and have had IBS for the last 3 months. I'm getting frustrated because im writing down what i eat but i can't tell whats causing the flatulence, …
Surviving with IBS in school
I've had IBS since 2004 when I started high school. It was real bad. Lots of bloating, gas and pain on the left side of my stomach. I could write a whole …
I'm 17 and I now have no life.
I am fed up!
First my IBS started in the last year of school,(2 years ago now) I coped with it at first i didn't think anything of it, until the stress …
Hayley's Story
Hello all! My name is Hayley and I am 21 years old. I?m currently at university and have a part time job at a nursery/ out of school club. I am hoping …
My experience
Dear All,
I am suffering from IBS for the past 17 years. Mine was more diarrhea oriented and gets worse when I am stressed. I had to empty my bowels …
Newly Diagnosed College Kid -- HELP
I am 18 years old, a freshman and living my dream of playing college softball. However, I've been suffering from severe stomach pains, nausea, and diarrhea …
IBS gets me bullied at School
I was told I had IBS by my doctor last year. He gave me some medicine (Imodium) and said that there wasn't a lot more he could do.
My mum did some research …
Two and a half years.
Two and a half years ago I had an accident damaging my fingers in a lawn mower, and since then I have been plagued with bowel problems. I have seen 8 consultants …
12 almost 13 years with ibs
Ibs girl here , coming to save the world ... no , never mind . anyways ... here is the deal , i have not posted anything in almost a year ! amazing how …
Military wife, mother and IBS sufferer for 15 years
I have been suffering from ibs since i was about 13 needless to say i am now 29 and just one month ago was diagnosis with IBS. Up until then i was told …
Loveloss
Before I was diagnosed, with a new boyfriend I so desperately wanted to impress. My body made so many unflattering noises that to this day I want to die …
IBS And The DWP.
I have suffered from ISB for some years now and only my family and medical staff are aware as I find it quite embarrassing to tell anyone.
However I …
Em
I really don't like IBS. it makes me really really really mad.
I really just don't understand what causes it to happen and everyone says stress
but …
Success at last!
I have tried everything, read everything, but everything about my IBS. Nothing worked and then I STUMBLED on Omega 3. It WORKED for me!! I cannot believe …
So I think I have found something that works for me....
So there has been a combo of stuff I have been taking that has changed my life. I have been taking a "smooth" like drink called green vibrance,Digest gold …
Am I the only one?
This is the first time I get into your side and my English in not that good.
Well, many years back 1986 I had a gallbladder removed. Since then I had …
IBS Male looking for a relationship with IBS female
Dear ALL,
I have had IBS since 12 years now so obviously I have been suffering a lot! I am a man 35 years old living in the UK right now in Kent city. …
Sues School Bus Trip
Sue from USA shares with us her first experience of IBS while on a School trip with her son
The Stresses of living in Ireland with IBS
David from Ireland tells his story about how IBS is ruining his life
Coping With IBS in School
The Sad Story of L.D. A 16 Year Old Girl from Birmingham (UK) tells of the trials and tribulations of trying to cope with IBS in an unforgiving, and unsupportive school environment.
I am Cured!! - Lori's life-changing discovery:
If your IBS-D is severe, then it's possible it's not IBS at all, but could be Habba Syndrome. Lori tells of an amazing discovery which has COMPLETELY cured her.
IBS and Life in New Zealand - An article by James
James from Auckland tells of what life is like living down under with IBS.
IBS for Life : Olives tale
Olive from the UK talks about how her work ultimately led to her getting IBS due to the stress of working long days and managing a family.
Marilyn's Journey - How She Beat IBS
Marilyn from the US tells of her IBS journey, and how she went from being virtually housebound, to getting her life back again.
Choosing Foods: How Do You Know What's Healthy?
Our Youtube friend Urgelt gives us some advice for choosing the best foods for health.
Communication with your GP - An article by Mike
In this article Mike tells us why its important to always have good communication with your doctor.
Panic Disorder and IBS : Lori's tale of IBS
Lori from the USA shares about how Panic disorder and IBS has affected her life, and how the constant fear of an IBS attack makes doing normal everyday things a struggle.
Levator Ani Syndrome and IBS : Mikes tale
Mike from USA has a condition called Levator Ani Syndrome. In this story Mike shares with us how his condition makes his struggle with IBS even more of a challenge....
Our good friend Bayley Jackson, a Canadian Nurse talks frankly about the good and bad side of enemas, from her professional perspective.
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